"Punk'd" star Ashton Kutcher says he never met a gay man until he left his hometown Iowa.
So when he moved to New York he received a culture shock as he discovered that many of his new friends
were gay, reports celebrity portal Femalefirst.
Kutcher, who is in a relationship with Hollywood actress Demi Moore, revealed: "When I left Iowa and went to
New York for the first time I felt the intense and non-stop physical energy that New York exuded. And I also
met a lot of people who I didn't realise were gay.
"When I'd found out that someone I'd become friends with was gay, I'd be like 'Wow! I really didn't know that. I
thought he was just a nice guy'."
Despite his initial shock and cultural upbringing Kutcher insists he didn't let his surprise spoil any of his
friendships.
Ashton Kutcher discovers gay friendships
Monday, June 13, 2005 11:52 IST